Ohrid 28-30. March 2025.

  1. March  Kraljevo-Niš-Skopje-Bigorski monastery-Ohrid

Departure in the morning, 06.00 from Kraljevo. Coming to Staro Nagoričane, where we will visit a magnificent example of Serbian construction from the time of Nemanjićam foundation of St. King Milutin-Monastery of St. George from 14. century. Staro Nagoričane has great importance for the Serbian community in North Macedonia, as Serbs make up the majority of the settlement. Visit the memorial ossuary on Zebrnjak Hill, erected in glory and honor to the fallen Serbian soldiers during the Battle of Kumanovo in the First Balkan war. Departure for Skopje,

the old town of Dusan. The most famous monument is the Fortress of kale. Historical facts say that Emperor Dušan was crowned here. The main landmark of Skopje is the stone bridge-Dusanov bridge , which connects the old and new parts of the city across the Vardar river. Visit the Bigor monastery-endowment of Serbian King St. John Vladimir. The monastery is dedicated to St. John the Baptist. Departure for Ohrid. Coming to apartments, overnight.

29. March Ohrid

 

Panoramic tour of the old and historic part of the city known for its Byzantine monuments and sacred objects – Monastery of St. Clement and St. Panteleimon, Church of St. Sophia, St. John Caneo. Visit the monastery of St. Naum, which is built on a rock above the lake, from which there is an unforgettable view of Ohrid Lake, the surrounding mountains and the spring and Church of St. Petka. Visit the Fortress of Samuel . Return to the source . Free time.

Return to the apartments. Overnight.

30. March  Liturgy, St Naum, Bitolj, Prilep, Lesnovo, Kumanovo-Staro Nagoričane

 

Liturgy. Departure for one of the most important administrative, cultural, economic centers of Macedonia – Bitolj. Sightseeing of the city. Drive through North Macedonia to Prilep, getting to know the city. Going to the Monastery of St. Archangel Michael, located at the foot of Marko's Kale, a fortress that is among the five best fortified fortresses in the Balkans. It was named after Mark The King. Tour of Lesnovo monastery-built on the foundations of the church from the time of Gavrilo Lesnovsky. It was dedicated to the Archangel Michael, and was erected by John Oliver – Grand Duke of Emperor Dusan.

In return, visit the monastery of St. George, Staro Nagoricana and the monastery of Prohor Pcinjski.

Price: 120€

 

The arrangement includes:

 

- transport by Van 8+1,

- two nights in apartments in Ohrid,

- tour guide services,

- organization costs,

 

The arrangement does not include:

- meals during the trip,

- individual costs